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Brewers optioned 1B Ji-Man Choi to Triple-A Colorado springs.

Choi is being sent down to make room for Ryan Braun, who will be activated from the disabled list on Thursday. He performed well over his five games with the Brewers, hitting .286/.375/.643 with a homer over 16 plate appearances. May 23 - 4:39 PM

Choi, who turns 27 years old on Saturday, was called up after Ryan Braun hit the disabled list Thursday due to a back injury. He made the start out of the DH spot on Friday and homered in his first at-bat against Kyle Gibson. Choi was up for just one day after cracking the Opening Day roster, but he should see a longer stay this time. There’s some pop in his at-bat, but the at-bats are unlikely to be there to justify a pickup in fantasy leagues. May 19 - 12:22 AM

Brewers recalled 1B/OF Ji-Man Choi from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Choi had a pinch-hit double in his brief time with the Brewers earlier this season. He could see some starts in the designated hitter spot this weekend with the Brew Crew playing in Minnesota. May 18 - 8:13 AM

Brewers optioned 1B Ji-Man Choi to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Despite his strong spring, Choi always faced an uphill battle for playing time given the team's depth at first base and in the corner outfield. He did have an option remaining, so he'll continue to provide depth while continuing to get everyday at-bats at Triple-A. Mar 30 - 7:32 PM

Depth Charts

Vogt underwent season-ending surgery on his right shoulder last week, but it was less invasive than anticipated and shouldn't threaten his career as long as the rehab process goes smoothly. "Obviously, there is a lot of hard work ahead of me," Vogt said, "but there is some hope in the future that I can regain full strength and be back." The 33-year-old catcher is arbitration-eligible this winter, though the Brewers figure to non-tender him.

Eric Thames underwent successful surgery to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb.

He's expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks. Barring any setbacks in his recovery, that puts his return to the Brewers at some point in mid-to-late June. It's a tough break for the Brewers and fantasy owners alike, as Thames had amassed seven homers, 13 RBI and two stolen bases in his first 22 games.

Ryan Braun (back) will be activated off the disabled list on Thursday.

Braun was placed on the disabled list on May 14, so he'll spend just the minimum amount of time on the disabled list. The veteran All-Star has not gotten off to a strong start this season, hitting .222/.268/.413 with five homers and four stolen bases over 37 games.

RotoGrinders.com Daily Slant: Set to be activated off the 10-day DL today, Braun draws a nice matchup against lefty Steven Matz. Allowing over a 40% hard contact rate to righties this season, Matz should have trouble against a righty-heavy Brewers lineup today that is getting back Braun and his .329 career average against lefties.

Jimmy Nelson is heading to Los Angeles for a progress report on his surgically-repaired right shoulder.

Nelson has been playing long toss out to 150 feet and it sounds like he could be cleared for mound work if the check-up goes well. The right-hander might be ready to join the Brewers' starting rotation around the end of June, though it's a little too early to put an exact timetable on it.

Zach Davies (shoulder) will be activated from the 10-day disabled list and start against the Mets on Thursday.

Davies has been on the disabled list since May 3 with inflammation in his right shoulder. In six starts for the Brewers before the trip to the DL, he's posted a 4.24 ERA over 34 innings with a 25/12 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

Miley is on the shelf with a strained oblique and expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks. He pitched well over his first two starts with the Brewers, posting a 1.42 ERA. This was done as a procedural move to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Alec Asher who joined the Brewers on Saturday.